Murray Perahia | |
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 Perahia in 2012 | |
| Born | April 19, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mannes College |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, conductor |
| Spouse | Ninette Shohet |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | See Awards |
| Musical career | |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | Sony Classical, Deutsche Grammophon |
| Website | murrayperahia |
Murray David Perahia KBE (/pəˈraɪ.ə/ pə-RY-ə; born April 19, 1947) is an American pianist and conductor. He has been considered one of the greatest living pianists.[1][2] He was the first North American pianist to win the Leeds International Piano Competition, in 1972. Known as a leading interpreter of Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann, among other composers, Perahia has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards from a total of 18 nominations,[3] and 9 Gramophone Awards in addition to its first and only "Piano Award".[4]
- ^ "The Humanist — Murray Perahia - Steinway & Sons". Steinway.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ "Classical Music Review: Perahia Perdures". The Arts Fuse. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ "Murray Perahia". Grammy.com. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ "The Piano Award - Murray Perahia". Gramophone.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-04.